links for 2008-02-21

“IF you buy a big pork shoulder and take your time, as you should, the classic Puerto Rican pork roast called pernil can take you nearly all day. The last time I roasted a large one it was in the oven for seven hours.” Me too!

One of Chuck’s points is “Challenge Your People – Encourage Them to Make Mistakes.” I’ve often said that I only know what I know because of all the stuff I’ve screwed up and had to fix. Sometimes that’s the only way for people to learn.

“The Xserve RAID product page now encourages you to purchase the Promise VTrak E-Class RAID. (You can purchase it from the Apple Store.)” About damn time, as the owner of an Xserve RAID I have to say they kinda suck. Were cool, not anymore.